User manual SONY TCM-AP10

[. . . ] To reuse the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the lid. There is a raised dot to show the direction to turn down volume beside VOL. C-b If the playback starts from the upper (forward) side, playback goes on to the reverse side and the unit turns off automatically. [. . . ] If the FWD indicator lights in green, slide DIR c so that the REV indicator turns green. Make sure the tab on the reverse side is not removed. Whenever you open the cassette compartment lid, the FWD indicator turns green and recording starts form the upper (forward) side. Display during recording/playbadk Side of the tape during recording/playback Upper (forward) side While the upper side of the tape is running, the numbers in the tape counter increase. While the reverse side is running, they decrease. Connect another equipment to the MIC jack using the RK-G64HG connecting cord (not supplied). Press r REC, and the unit automatically starts recording the sound and pauses when there is no sound (you can save tapes and batteries). H: To record at meetings or in a quiet place. l: To record for dictation in a noisy place. When you use this system in a noisy place the unit stays in the recording mode. If the sound is too soft, on the contrary, the unit will not start recording. set VOR to L (low) or H (high) depending on the conditions. When you do not use this function, set VOR to OFF. If you cannot get the desired results, set VOR to OFF. â· When using the VOR system, the unit starts recording only when a sound is detected, therefore, the beginning of the word may not be recorded. For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for the unit. Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. â· Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adaptor, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. â· If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape. Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches etc. Away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used for the speaker. The sound for monitoring can be adjusted by VOL. [. . . ] The tone will be somewhat different even though you adjust the pitch. When you adjust the pitch, you sometimes hear buzzing or echoing. This is caused by the digital processing and is not a malfunction. If the cassette has been put on a speaker without its case, the sound quality may be distorted. [. . . ]